The Idealist Journal
The Idealist
Call for Papers
The Idealist is UC Berkeley’s undergraduate philosophy journal. Its purpose is to foster rigorous philosophical discourse while providing an accessible platform for undergraduates to participate in academic publication and debate. We are currently accepting submissions for our Fall 2026 issue. 3-5 papers will be selected for publication. Papers on any philosophical topic are welcome. You do not need to be a UC Berkeley student or a philosophy major to have your paper published. Please make your submission via our form (https://forms.gle/pzUfCfDwPdRo3mgB8) by 11/1/2026.
Paper Length
Your paper should be double spaced with regular font and no more than 5000 words.
Submission
Papers on any philosophical topic are welcome. References should conform to The Chicago Manual of Style, seventeenth edition. Footnotes are preferred over endnotes. Do not include any identifying information in the paper.
Abstract
An abstract of no more than 200 words is required.
Authorship
Submissions are limited to undergraduate authors (students currently in a program). Papers must be written in English. Only one submission per author. Please inform us if you are submitting the paper to other journals. No previously published papers will be accepted. Any further questions can be emailed to idealistberkeley@gmail.com.
Past Issues
The Idealist Journal is a rebranding of the journal formerly known as Harvest Moon. Selected back issues of Harvest Moon may be found here: